Should I try to transfer to Berkeley even though I made it to UCSD.

timmy23
Mon, 30 May 2016 18:01:31 +0000

I took a lot of AP classes so I think I can get through my GE’s quickly. I live in California so it is much easier to transfer to Berkeley from CC than getting in as a Freshmen. I think if I work hard I make it. But I have an offer from SD.

I want to do business, specifically startups, maybe working with other people to start our own. So I was thinking, you know long term relationships, 4 year relationships are better to get into the startup scene, going straight to SD might be better. But my parents also brought up a good point that Berkeley is more prestigious and that it is near silicon valley.

I don’t know which option to take. And I also don’t want to miss out on the 4 year college experience. Its not the fraternities or partying and stuff like that. For me, it’s more coming in as a freshmen, getting involved, establishing lifelong friendships, taking advantage of the opportunities(internships,etc), getting to know the professors that appeals to me going straight.

Really, I’m asking is it worth it to reject the offer at UCSD as a freshmen to go to CAL as a transfer?